Are you done with the hustle and bustle of the city? Finished with your shopping?
Take a look at the other side of Hong Kong!

Visit old Hakka villages, marvel at the views from the highest peaks, enjoy the roar of a
waterfall, swim at a beautiful beach, learn about Hong Kong's unique geology or just have a relaxed
stroll through the woods. And all with the convenience of a private tour guide to show you the best
of the best.

Hok Tau and Sha Lo Tung

Hidden in the north-east New Territories are two small irrigation reservoirs,
Hok Tau Reservoir and Lau Shui Heung Reservoir. With the demise of agriculture the
function of the reservoirs has been lost, but they're still being maintained and
are set in a really beautiful wooded area.

After visiting the reservoirs we walk to the swampy plateau of Sha Lo Tung, now
famous for the many dragonflies, and home to the historic Hakka village of the same
name.

This route starts at Lau Shui Heung reservoir, from where we walk via the Fire
Lookout (map marker 2) to Hok Tau Reservoir.

After that we walk through the lush woods towards the wetlands of Sha Lo
Tung, an abandoned village in a very tranquil environment. This area is surrounded
by hills, allowing water to collect here. The buildings of the two main villages
here are rated grade II historical buildings, and the area is a major habitat of
dragonflies and damselflies. Explore the typical Hakka houses, and see
how the people there lived.

In Sha Lo Tung is a small restaurant service snacks including dou-fu-fa, the sweet
tofu pudding.

From there we walk down via Fung Yuen, where we may pay a visit to the
Fung Yuen
Butterfly Reserve, and take a bus or minibus to Tai Po Market MTR station.

Itinerary

Meet 9:30 at Fanling MTR station, from there take taxi to Lau Shui Heung
reservoir.

Walk up to the Fire Lookout to enjoy the views over the area
(map marker 1).

Down the other side, and walk around Hok Tau reservoir (map marker 2).

Follow the river on to Sha Lo Tung (map marker 3) to explore the old
village.